Baby in washing machine: the verdict is in:
The verdict was handed down on Monday in the trial of the woman from Albstadt who put her baby in the washing machine ...
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Five and a Half Years for Baby in Washing MachineA 35-year-old was sentenced to 5.5 years for killing her newborn, who died after being placed in a washing machine.
Key FactsOct 6, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: schwaebische.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: schwaebische.de
- The woman secretly gave birth and put her newborn in a washing machine, leading to the infant's death.
- The court found she did not consciously deny the pregnancy but suppressed its signs.
- Despite personal struggles, the 5.5-year sentence was deemed average and appropriate by the court.
- The judge urged her to confront the crime's consequences and work through its causes during imprisonment.
Parents should not look into the graves of their children.— Volker Schwarz, presiding judge of the Grand Criminal Chamber, in his reasoning for the verdict.
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- The newborn was placed inside the washing machine with dirty clothes and the drum was closed.
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